Librarian

The CTEH Librarian is considered an expert in providing high quality research to Toxicologists and other experts as well as managing the CTEH digital library of over 66,000 items. They will work seamlessly with various experts in assisting to cite their reports using Readcube Papers SmartCite.

• Manage all interlibrary loan requisitions for the company and be required to keep accurate records for said requisitions as required by the National Library of Medicine lending program.
• Selects, acquires, catalogues, classifies, circulates, and maintains library materials and collections.
• Develops, manages, and implements various databases and information systems to catalog and access information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Time Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: commensurate with experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

The Librarian should be very familiar with advanced online searching in PubMed and utilization of MeSH subheadings. They will also be familiar with interlibrary loan policies (experience with EFTS, DocLine, and OCLC Worldshare highly preferred), collection development and management, and working with various vendors necessary to having a successful library program. They will also be proficient in Microsoft Word as they will be expected to assist with finalizing reports. Proofreading competency is also preferred. Familiarity with any citation manager (Endnote, Mendeley, Zotero, etc.) is required; experience with ReadCube Papers highly preferred. Experience conducting systematic review searches is not required, but highly preferred. The successful candidate will be confident in their ability to troubleshoot technical problems between Microsoft Word and ReadCube Papers, and able to work independently after an appropriate period of training.

Education, Experience, & Credentials

• A Bachelors in Library and Information Sciences or English from an ALA Accredited university is required;
• Preferred is a specialization in either special libraries OR health sciences/medical libraries OR a prior scientific background.
• AHIP credentialed candidates will receive top consideration.
  
  

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Interlibrary loan practices.
• Citation management.
• Collection development and management.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Thorough understanding of library principles and methods of archiving, circulating, and organizing materials.
• Ability to perform exhaustive research when required.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Excellent management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software programs.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Occasional overtime and/or weekend support
• Keyboarding/typing
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy.
  
  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in an office environment